He gives her a more gentle smile. "Well, we're not the only ones working overtime." He doesn't elaborate, but there's a softly chiding tone to his voice that she may or may not notice.

There's a sharp intake of breath and his heart seems to speed up when she touches him - why did he respond like that - though he manages to keep himself from visibly startling or reacting.

And what she was saying... she made it sound like he had done something brave or noble. It had been obvious what had been going on, and he had reacted accordingly. He simply did what anyone should have done in his place. However, he says none of that. "Of course, Sheska-kun.

If it means anything to you, you were one of the best and favorite students - and seeing as I was counselor to the entire high school, that's not bad."